Job Description

Position Reports to: Manager: Audit
Division: Taxpayer Engagement
Location: Gauteng South (Alberton X2), Gauteng North (Pretoria X2), Western Cape (Cape Town X2), Free State (Bloemfontein X1), North West (Rustenburg X1), Eastern Cape (Gqeberha X1)
Advert Closing Date: 28 February 2025About the Position
We are looking for a talented auditor who is excited about contributing to the higher purpose and service orientation that SARS lives by. You will deal with a variety of high impact audits with a focus on individuals, business, and related entities in the small and medium sector. An Honours degree in Accounting / Auditing / Taxation, SAICA Articles or registration as a CA(SA) will definitely make you stand out from the rest.Job Purpose
The primary focus of this role is to plan and conduct standard and moderate to complex, desk and field audits across multiple tax types, multiple periods with multiple risks, understanding the risk implications across other tax types, in compliance with all legislative requirements.Education and ExperienceMinimum Qualification & Experience Required
Bachelors' Degree/ Advance Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting / Auditing / Taxation AND 3-4 years' experience in an Audit environment, of which 1-2 years are at knowledge worker level.ORSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years' experience in an Audit environment, of which 1-2 years are at knowledge worker level.Job Outputs:Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Conduct standard (limited scope) and in-depth (full scope) audits to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan and organise own work tasks within area of work.
• Plan the audit and identify additional risk/s
• Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Develop productive working relationships with team members, managers and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Respect
• Self-Control
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Teamwork
• Conceptual Ability
• Trust
• Drive for results
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity

Technical competencies

• Legal Writing Skills
• Analysis and interpretation of Financial Statements (FS)
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Audit Methodology
• Quality Orientation
• Reporting
• Business Acumen
• Risk Identification
• Business Knowledge
• Customer Liaison
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures

Compliance Competency

• Grade of Confidentiality: Confidential

Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.Note:
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

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